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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,996.80, 14,010.10 and 9,996.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,996.80, 14,010.10 and 9,996.80 is: 14,010.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,996.80 : 14,010.10 = 9,996.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,996.80/14,010.10 = 9,996.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,996.80x = 14,010.10 × 9,996.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,996.80x = 140,056,167.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,056,167.68/9,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,010.10

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